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rhffgb
Member Since: 27 Sep 2007
Location: Waterlooville, Hants.
Posts: 96
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| Desert Perfromance - Bung and el-cheapo Air Jack |
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Guys, just thought I would report back on the Taiwan made Air-jack bought locally for the equivalent of 23 quid. NoDo$h tells me it is the same as the Draper offering, just without the Draper logos on it. Certainly on Amazon, there are varying reports about it.
My run through the Omani Wahiba sands in early December 07 was fantastic, with varying terrain from firm packed sand to crossing dunes well over 100 metres on soft, soft powdery sand, constantly wind-blown and changing. At the overnight camp we gave the airjack and bung a trial in really soft sand. The car was at a side angle of around 10 degrees, and we jacked up the downslope side (worst circumstances).
The bung worked just beautifully, and the air-jack was placed to the rear of centre, beneath the chassis rail. We raised the entire side of the car to the point where the rear wheel was just clear of the sand, and the front wheel clear even with the suspension in extended mode. Regret this was all done by torch light and the pictures didn't come out too well.
Repositioning the jack further forward or to the rear to suit the wheel needing changing would have slightly improved things I think. A swift scrape to clear the sand beneath the wheel with a spade would have made it perfectly possible to change the wheel, even in the circumstances we created.
So once again, a fantastic buy on the bung NoDo$h ' ', and I can recommend the air-jack for all but the most extreme conditions out here.
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 17th Jan 2008 3:51 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
Posts: 19689
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 ooops! Just spotted 3 bods have added their names to this since the last post. Will need to order up some more stock so before I do, anyone else want one? I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 1st May 2008 10:16 am |
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Alex08
Member Since: 09 Nov 2006
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1600
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ND - bit out of touch on this
Did you ever get the bung for the inflation side exhaust pipe to work? If so are these for sale?
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| 1st May 2008 10:48 am |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
Posts: 19689
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Hi Alex
Not to a level I'd be happy selling, no.
1) The tubing of the modifed bung I've used, while only slightly narrower than the hose bore, is too tight/restrictive and stalls the engine (pressure/flow reduction is exponential to the reduction in cross-section)
2) Once mastered, using the Takla hose connector and being able to remove it the moment you think the car is at the right height is safer, quicker and better for the car than relying on switching the engine off at the precise moment you need.
The best solution seems to be a decent bung for one tailpipe and the takla connector for the hose. Or if you have money to burn, a pressure-switched onboard compressor with an always-charged 25l x 150PSI tank able to shift air at a high enough rate. Say £400 installed? 8) I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 1st May 2008 11:39 am |
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Alex08
Member Since: 09 Nov 2006
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1600
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or £4.99 for a hand pump and 10hrs to inflate.....!
OK - good to know where you are with this.
Will stick to the chimney sweep look!
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| 1st May 2008 11:59 am |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
Posts: 19689
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Apologies to all those who have been waiting a while for these; I should have the next batch made up within 7 days.
Unfortunately there has been a small price increase from my supplier for the main part, so the price of the bungs has risen by £1 and will now be £16.50 + p&p, not £15.50 as previously.
I'll send a pm to everyone who has expressed an interest to check they are still interested and sort out delivery
ND I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 9th May 2008 10:08 pm |
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countrywide
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 6019
 
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I have added myself if not too late.
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| 9th May 2008 10:16 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
Posts: 19689
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No that's fine chap, I've ordered extra this time so I'll have some for stock I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 9th May 2008 10:22 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
Posts: 19689
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Still chasing delivery of the bits I need to knock this next batch out. Will post update as soon as I have them in my grubby paws. Thanks to all who have paid I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 20th May 2008 2:49 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
Posts: 19689
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Update: Supplier trying to get the parts in for tomorrow but manufacturer won't be hurried 
Will update again over the weekend. Sorry for the continued delay.  I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 22nd May 2008 1:20 pm |
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tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4284
  
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Can you scribble me in on the bottom of your list...pleasssssseeeee 
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| 22nd May 2008 1:28 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
Posts: 19689
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I've increased the sign-up so you can tag along I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 22nd May 2008 1:34 pm |
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tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4284
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No matter what anyone else says, you are a good man
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| 22nd May 2008 1:45 pm |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
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Hope it fits a 3 1/2 inch pipe
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| 22nd May 2008 2:00 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
Posts: 19689
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Who's got a 3 1/2" pipe?
It will go to 2.5" without a problem. If anyone has a larger tail pipe let me know and I'll make something suitable, although the price for the bung and shipping will be higher I'm afraid, as the plug suitable for a 3.5" exhaust costs more and weighs nearly double the standard bung. I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 22nd May 2008 2:14 pm |
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